President

  • Is the chief executive officer and coordinates the administration of local/branch affairs through the other officers and local/branch committees.
  • Presides at all membership meetings and executive meetings of the local/branch and is an ex-officio member of all committees of the local/branch.
  • Decides, by application of the rules of order, all questions of procedures as chairperson.
  • Is the chief spokesperson of the local/branch in its dealings with management.

Vice President

  • Performs the duties of the president in case of the absence or resignation of that officer.
  • Conducts meetings on behalf of the president or assumes the chair when the president vacates it for any reason during a meeting.
  • Is responsible for specific portfolios as assigned by the local/branch.
  • Assists chairpersons of committees as required and may chair committees as assigned by the local/branch.

Chief Shop Steward

  • Recruits stewards, organizes and chairs the stewards’ committee/network.
  • Sets up and maintains a communication system amongst the stewards. Advises stewards and provides guidance and support on some of the tougher cases.
  • Tracks grievances and complaints to ensure time limits are respected and files are complete.
  • Makes sure the collective agreement and all relevant labour laws, acts and regulations, are respected by everyone (members, management, other unionized and non-unionized workers).
  • Makes sure arbitral awards and grievance settlements are properly implemented and maintained.
  • Solves problems related to the organization, maintenance and efficiency of the stewards’ committee/network.
  • Works closely with all stewards, executive officers, committees and component staff or regional office staff (directly chartered locals).

Treasurer

  • Is accountable to the local/branch executive for all finances (receivable and payable).
  • Prepares and submits financial reports to each executive or general meeting.
  • Collects and deposits local/branch funds.
  • Carries out other duties as delegated by the local/branch.
  • Alerts the local/branch executive about rand members (dues paying members who have not joined the union) so that they can be signed up.

Secretary

  • Is responsible for the administrative duties of the local/branch.
  • Records the minutes of all membership and executive meetings.
  • Administers all communications emanating from or received by the local/branch.
  • Administers the reports of committees.
  • Works closely with the president on all local/branch matters.

Communications Officer

  • Serves as a member of the Executive for CEIU Local 90113.
  • Consults with other members of the Executive to decide on timing and content of communications to members using email, social media, and CEIU 90113 website.
  • Responsible for drafting and sending emails to subscribed members using MailChimp email notification service. Experience with MailChimp would be an asset or be willing to learn (assistance will be provided).
  • Maintains and updates email subscription list in MailChimp.
  • Assists with posting same information / notices on the CEIU 90113 Facebook group.
  • Updates and maintains CEIU 90113 website including updating content and liaising with external website service providers to maintain domain name and hosting services for the website. Experience with WordPress would be an asset or be willing to learn (assistance will be provided).